Former Goshen Boy Delivers Notable Speech on 1908 Issues
Hon. Claude McCrory of Oklahoma, a former Goshen resident and now Wood county prosecutor, spoke to the Isryan Kern and Marshall club last night. He recalled boyhood days in Goshen and teachers, analyzed current political issues, drew enthusiastic applause, and drew national committee interest for more engagements in Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isryan, Kern and Marshall Club
Stonex Block
Claude McCrory
Oklahoma
Goshen
McCrory
Mitchell McCrory
Far West
Wood County
George A. Beck
Daniel M. Bechtel
Miss Chandler
National Committee
Chicago
Ohio
W. J. Bryan
Crawfordsville
Columbus
Fire Destroys Weybright Home. Significant Sums Reported Burned
A large amount of money is said to have been burned when the Weybright residence was destroyed last week. The house housed J. J. Weybright and two unmarried sisters who concealed funds in several spots. Some money was saved, but much was consumed in the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Weybright
Illinois Central Plans Suburban Line Electrification
The Illinois Central Railway will electrify its suburban lines to Chicago. The move is linked to obtaining a franchise for the Chicago, Lake Shore and South Bend line to cross four streets and connect with the Illinois Central. The franchise had been withheld pending this action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hlinois Central Railway
Chicago
Chicago, Lake Shore & South Bend
Linois Central
Sailor T Dart Walker Sends Postcard From Fleet
The Democrat reports a souvenir card from T Dart Walker of the United States fleet. The image was taken en route from New Zealand to Australia. Walker notes rough seas and asks to be remembered by Goshen friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Dart Walker
United States
New Zealand
Australia
Pretty wedding ties Lepird and Stutsman in city ceremony
Elton Lepird and Lettie Stutsman wed last night at the bride's parents home 623 South Third street in an informal ceremony conducted by Rev D Parker. A three course supper followed with autumn decor and a serenade parade through Main street ending at the couple's newly furnished home at 514 North Main. Out of town guests from Elkhart Wakarusa Battle Creek Fayete Topeka Ligonier Indianapolis and others attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elton Lepird
Lettie Stutsman
John W. Stutsman
South Third Street
D. Parker
Mrs. Lorton
Lah Davis
Fannie Morrice
Florence Beatty
Katherine Murphy
Florence Stutsman
Bernice Barron
Main Street
Maude Stutsman
Ray Bouse
Harvey Crawford
Elkhart
Jesse Berkey
Wakarusa
Robert Lepird
Topeka
Ellis Lepird
Battle Creek
Mich
Dora Lepird
Fayete, O
Elmer Herald
Republicans Use Free Tickets To Influence South Bend Speech
The South Bend Republicans handed out free tickets to lure attendees to Dr W Miller at the Auditorium annex while Barnhart spoke at the Oliver Opera House. The South Bend Times condemns the move as an underhand trick and predicts it will backfire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Dr. W. Miller
Republican
Barnhart
Auditorium
Miller
Oliver Opera House
Republicans Campaign in Churches Sparks Condemnation
The piece accuses Republicans of desparate tactics by holding a campaign in Elk Hart churches under the anti saloon league. Gov Hanly will speak in several Elk Hart churches Sunday. It condemns desecrating the house of God to aid the Republican ticket and urges emphatic public condemnation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anti-Saloon League
Hanly
Elk‘hart
House of God
Goshen Socialists Set Dunbar Speech in Jefferson Theatre
Goshen socialists arrange for Robin B. Dunbar of South Bend to address the district as socialist candidate for Congress. The meeting is planned for Sunday afternoon November 1 at 2 o'clock in the Jefferson theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. ©. Dunbar
Goshen
Robin B. Dunbar
South Bend
Congress
Jefferson Theatre
Mrs. Margaret Bughman Celebrates 93rd Birthday
Mrs. Margaret Bughman of New Paris will celebrate her 93rd birthday tomorrow at home. She is the mother of A Bughman the city mail messenger. Mr and Mrs Bughman will attend the function.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Bughman
New Paris
A. Bughman
Bughman
Mary Hallock to Perform in Goshen Tuesday Night
The young pianist Mary Hallock will play at the Jefferson Tuesday night and has a remarkably attractive silhouette that draws admiration from everyone in Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hallock
Jefferson
Goshen
Voter Switch Mentioned by J W Gardner Of Limon
J W Gardner of Limon Colorado, formerly of Goshen, says he will vote for Bryan and Kern this year. He ran a life long Republican and previously operated a barber shop in Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan and
Kern
J. W. Gardner
Limon, Col
Goshen
Bryan
Gardner
Major Brackett Expected in Goshen for Government Building Price
Postoffice department site agent Major Brackett is expected in Goshen soon to discuss the proposed new government building price. For Sale 260 quarts of canned liquid. Phone No 534.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Brackett
Postoffice Department
Goshen
Marshall in Elkhart A Democratic Gubernatorial Rally Planned
Thomas R. Marshall the Democratic nominee for governor will tour Elkhart county with a demonstration and parade planned involving delegations from Goshen South Bend and other cities. He will speak in Goshen Friday October 30 and again in Nappanee October 31 with additional stops en route to Fort Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas R. Marshall
Elkhart
Goshen
South Bend
Elkhart County
Democratic Organization
Nappanee
Marshall
Lagrange
Fort Wayne
Bryan, Kern and Marshall Club
James O. Smith
D. D. Rodibaugh
J. W. Replogle
Where is Vinson Shinn missing youth from Salt Lake City
Vinson Shinn, 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Shinn of Third and Washington streets, left Salt Lake City three weeks ago en route to Goshen. He planned a brief Omaha stop. letters to him there were returned unclaimed and no new word has been heard, sparking family anxiety. Shinn is described as of exemplary habits.
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Lad
Salt Lake City
Goshen
Vinson Shinn
O. P. Shinn
Third
Washington Streets
Omaha
Neb
Shinn
Was Operator Now Orator
Stanley Vanfleet of Auburn, once a popular telegraph orator at Milford Junction, builds a campaign orator reputation. He spoke for Bryan Kern and Marshall, was promoted to train dispatcher at Garrett, later became Bell Telephone district manager, and has many local friends pleased by his Democratic efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Vanfleet
Auburn
Milford Junction
Bryan
Kern
Marshall
Vanfleet
Garrett
Milford
Bell Telephone Company
Retiring Grand Master Receives Jewel of Honor
Dwight H. Hawks of this city is presented a Past Illustrious Grand Master's jewel upon retirement from the Grand Council of the Masonic lodge. He prizes the gift as a souvenir of years of service and will wear it only at grand council sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight H. Hawks
Grand Council
Masonic Lodge
Hawks
Increase in Elkhart County News Draws Attention
Indianapolis News reports a widely followed Elkhart county affairs article. Wean's News Stand orders 200 extra copies to meet demand. readers urged to wire or leave orders at once for morning delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis News
Elkhart County
Wean
Matinee Tomorrow at Jefferson Offers Wanted a Wife
The Morris Thurston company presents Wanted a Wife as a matinee bill at the Jefferson tomorrow at 3 PM. Tickets cost 10 and 20 cents. All children are invited to attend this humorous comedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Thurston Company
the Jefferson
County Commission Special Session To Fill Election Inspector Vacancies
County commissioners are called to a special session on Thursday October 29 to fill vacancies in the list of election inspectors. Several posts are currently open and more are expected to arise.
Embroidery Yards Offer Attracts Local Crafters
Regular price 25 cents per yard for 1 percent yard lengths wide cor set cover embroidery. David Plaut and March McCrory travel to Ann Arbor for cataract operation. Samuel Ganger of Casmo athletic tied to typhoid fever case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Plaut
March McCrory
Ann Arbor
Samuel Ganger
Casmo Atleet
Attack on Marshall Candidate Sparks Vicious Political War
A bitter editorial attacks James E. Marshall and the Democratic ticket, accusing Republicans of dirty tactics and crooked funding. It cites alleged payoffs to fix election boards in Sullivan County and criticizes the Indianapolis Star for an indecent attack on Marshall and the state ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County
Chaney
Bryan
Kern
Marshall
Square
Indianapolis Star
Republican State Committee
Jas. P. Ggoilrich
James E. Watson
Watson
Goodrich
Star
Thomas R. Marshall
Railway Shops Grow B O Force Increases At Garrett
Mary J Ferguson 74 died at Nappanee after a fall while James Schultz of the Wayne hotel Peru was found dead in a chair. Wallace circus reportedly netted over 125000 for Col B E Wallace of Peru. Rev George A Harter former Avilla Lutheran pastor died at Youngstown 60 interment in Avilla. Rev J H Bathe Catholic pastor Avila received 150 conscience money and distributed to survivors of a firm from 1879. Fourteen Ashley residents sue Wabash for 15755 over town platted by Indiana Improvement Co and shops removed weakening town values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary J. Ferguson
Nappanee
James Schultz
Wayne Hdtel
Peru
Wallace Circus
B. E. Wallace
George A. Harter
Lutheran Church
Avilla
Youngstown
J. H. Bathe
Catholic Church
Avila
Ashley
Wabash Railway Company
Indiana Improvement Co
Ex Sheriff Mabie Faces Suit In Warsaw Circuit Court
Suit filed in Warsaw circuit court claims former Sheriff William Mabie illegally obtained 1400 dollars while in office from bailiff fees for attending the circuit court commissioners court and for summoning special venires and grand juries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
William Mabie
Iegally
Commissioners’ Court
Meeting of Election Officers Urged at Democratic Club
All democratic precinct committee men and election officers are urged to attend a meeting tonight in the democratic club rooms. B F Dead will give instructions on marking ballots and outline election duties. Henry Huffield of Elkhart, arrested yesterday for wife desertion, has been discharged with no case against him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F
Henry Huffield
Elkhart
Zigler Named Trustee in Bilphart and Goshen Bankruptcy
E. B. Zigler of Bikhart has been named as trustee in bankruptcy for the Bacon furniture stock in Bilphart and Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Zigler
BH. B. Zigler
Bikhart
Bacon Furniture
Bilphart and Goshen
Anderson Buys Stock in Hilbert Store for 14500
Thomas Anderson has purchased the Underwood department store stock in Hilbert for fourteen thousand five hundred dollars and plans to close it out.
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Anderson
Thomas Anderson
Underwood
Hilbert
Fundraising Note From Mesdames Strine and Seals
Mesdames H. Strine and F. Seals contributed six dollars to the buttallot fund and one dollar sixty cents for flowers for John Qwilt. The report lists Headquarters for Tokay Malaga New York grapes Dar apples and peaches in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Strine
F. Seals
John Qwilt
Tokay
Malaga
Ari New York
Dar
Arbor Day Observed by Goshen Public Schools and Rogers Band
Arbor Day was celebrated today with a march from Goshen High School to a river view park. Miss Michael the city superintendent presided as addresses by J W Replogie and R A Dausman followed a band concert. Trees were planted and many gifts were donated, showcasing school support for the park project and a children’s lesson in tree planting.
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Rogers’ Gand
Goshen’ Schi
Goshen
Rogers
New Park
Fifth Street
Madison Street
Chamberlain
Lincoln Avenue
Pike Street
Third Street
Miss Michael
J. W. Replogie
R. A. Dausman
Interurban line Warsaw to Peru to resume in six weeks
The Winona Interurban Railway announced cars will run between Warsaw and Peru within six weeks. Central States Bridge workers near Warsaw complete the bridge over the Pennsylvania line, with final riveting in a week and track laying to resume in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Peru
Winona Interurban Railway Company
Central States Bridge Company of
Indianapolis
Pennsylvania
Litguard
Leesburg
Berlin Farm
Mystery in Death of St John Jeweler Butterworth
Harry Butterworth a notable St John Oregon jeweler formerly of LaPorte was found shot outside his home. His wife mother and sister-in-law heard groans and found him. a missing diamond ring valued by the victim raised suspicion as bloodhounds were used to track the assailant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Butterworth
St. John
Portland
Ore
LaPorte
Butterworth
Kesler and Stauffer Real Estate Firm Identity Clarified
The Goshen Indiana real estate dealers Kesler & Stauffer announce the firm is composed of Martin V. Kesler and Owen L. Stauffer, not Harlan A. Stauffer as some suppose. The second Goshen address remains Kesler & Stauffer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kesler & Stauffer
Goshen, Ind
Martin V. Kesler
Owen L. Tauffer
Harlan A. Stauffer
Kesler & Staupfer
Goshen
Indiana
Corners and Citizens Busy in Fair Weather
Reports show many residents active in daily tasks amid good weather. Dowell takes vacation to Peru while Graham lies ill at his daughter's home. Markwood resigns as day expressman planning move to Seattle. Albion visitor Mrs. Bowman travels with her husband to Hotel Milford Junction. Bowmans’ B and O clerk position noted. Communities ready to defend with shovels and buckets during week of fire risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dowell
Peru
Graham
Melvin Hamilton
Markwood
Expressman
Seattle
Wash
Bowman
Albion
Milford Junction
Mr. Bowman
Kern to campaign in Goshen during Indiana race
The Kern presidential bid and allied speakers plan a Goshen stop on Wednesday the 28th with details to be announced. The event features D. Clayton of Alabama and other party figures, followed by a larger demonstration in Elkhart as Indiana eyes a heated election week with Taft and Beveridge speakers expected in nearby days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
John W. Kern
Goshen
Kern
Nee
Indiane
T! Special
Wi D. Clayton
Alabama
Manent
Denvnvention
Shepe
Texas
Charles C. Carte Dian
Goshenhart
Feick
J. J. Keegan
P. Her
Elkhart
Kern Party
Thomas R
Indiana
Wm. H. Taft
Beveridge Ie
T. R. Marshall
C. W. Miller
Socialista
Personal Notes From The City Social Scene
Simon J. Straus visited from Ligoni er today. Mrs John Myers of Elkhart guests of D Spry family. Mr and Mrs D E B Studebaker of Decatur in the city. Mrs Leroy I Plummer arrives Saturday from California for weeks visit. Mr and Mrs Frank Haeger of Chicago guests of Harvey Banta. Miss Dora Lepird of Fayette visiting Miss Ethel Grady. Mrs Jacob Kist visiting son Charles Kist then returned home. Mr and Mrs Dimer Horak pird-Stutaman wedding at home, Robert Lepird of Topeka guest of his daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon J. Straus
Ligonier
John Myers
Elkhart
D. Spry
D. EB
Studebaker
Decatur
Leroy I. Plummer
California
Frank Haeger
Chcago
Harvey Banta
Dora Lepird
Fayette
Ethel Grady
Jacob Kist
Charles Kist
Dimer Horakpird-Stutaman
Robert. Lepird
Topeka
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Claude M'Crory
Walker With
Fleet
Tom Marshall
Newton Todd
American National Bank of Indianapolis
Indianapolis Street Railway Company
B. & O. Railroad
Shakespeare
Nomi
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